Accrington will hope to mark the start of a new era with three points when they travel to Rotherham on August 8 to begin their Coca-Cola League two season.

Stanley have been beset by financial troubles during the close-season but with their fortunes now on the rise they will be looking forward to the Rotherham game followed by back-to-back home fixtures with Lincoln (August 15) and Northampton (August 18).

John Coleman's men, who finished in 16th last season, will travel to Gigg Lane to face Lancashire rivals Bury on September 5, with the return fixture on December 28.

They will make the short trip to Morecambe on Boxing Day, while Easter is made up of a visit to Dagenham on April 3 and a home tie with Grimsby on April 5.

The season ends with an away game at Cheltenham on May 8.